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49 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 49
Define associate member
Member who completed 1500 hours of theory and practical, passed the exams, and paid
all fees required for esthetics
People who are currently licensed cosmetologists or own at least 50% of a cosmetology
establishment (school, corporation, etc). They have full voting rights
Students who have registered with CANS and have a valid student permit/former or
retired cosmetologists/beauty supply companies. Can attend all CANS meetings but can
only vote for directors of CANS
Person who practices cosmetology outside ofNova Scotia and who wishes to practice
cosmetology in Nova Scotia for a short duration must apply for a Temporary Licence
(Visitor). An applicant for a Temporary Licence (Visitor) is required ot complete the form
ni Schedule D outlining his/her qualifications ot engage in the practico of cosmelology
and pay the appropriate fee set out in Schedule B. Upon completion of both, the person
may be issued a Temporary Licence (Visitor) to be valid for a specified time.
Term 2 of 49
What are the three classes of membership in CANS?
Practical, written, and testing on bacteriology, sanitation, infection control and universal
precautions
Active, associate, and honorary
evaluate each student completing the examination
The respondent and the complainant
,Term 3 of 49
Who must the Executive Director advise of the status of the complaint?
The media and the public
The executive team and the board of directors
The legal team and the hr department
The respondent and the complainant
Term 4 of 49
Specific Licence (Eyelashes)
This license allows the person to mix chemicals and take down permanents
Allows the person to perform the servicesof cutting, trimming, polishing, cleansing,
applying artificial nail products ot and manicuring the nails of any person as well as
cosmetic massaging or stimulating the hands, arms or feet of a client by hand, by the use
of any apparatus, or by the use and application of cosmelic preparations, oils,
antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams.
This licence permits the person to provide body hair removal services by cach or all of
the following methods: body sugaring, waxing, tweezing.
This licence permits the person to provide the service of attaching eyelashes.
Term 5 of 49
5 specific licenses
The CANS office or any other location deemed appropriate by the board
Salon assistant, nail technician, make-up artist, body hair removal, eye lashes
This license allows the person to mix chemicals and take down permanents
300 hours of theory/practical, pass exams, and pay fees
,Term 6 of 49
What are the requirements to become an Examiner for CANS?
Practical, written, and testing on bacteriology, sanitation, infection control and universal
precautions
hold a current Master Cosmelologist or Master Cosmetologist Instructor licence, be
currently active in the industry for at least the last five (5) years, and meet any other
requirements as my be set out ni the Association's policies and procedures ni regard to
communication skills.
Apply to the Board in writing to appeal the examination results
evaluate each student completing the examination
Term 7 of 49
How to get a specific license?
300 hours of theory/practical, pass exams, and pay fees
200 hours of theory/practical, pass exams, and no fees required
member who completed 1500 hours of theory and practical, passed the exams, and paid
all fees required
500 hours of practical/theory, pass interviews, and pay fines
Term 8 of 49
If a cosmetologist or cosmetology establishment is engage in mobile services, how do they
renew their permit every year?
Attend a mandatory training session
Submit a written request to the state board
Renew online through the state board website
Complete appropriate form in Schedule A, send with fee listed in Schedule B and
undertaking in Schedule C
, Term 9 of 49
Cosmetologist (hairdressing)
Member who completed 1500 hours of theory and practical, passed the exams, and paid
all fees required
300 hours of theory/practical, pass exams, and pay fees
2 years of active work as a master cosmetologist in a cosmetology establishment and
meet any other requirements of cans
Member who completed 1490 hours of theory and practical, passed the exams, and paid
all fees required
Term 10 of 49
Annual renewals must be submitted by
April 30 each year
June 30 each year
July 1 each year
December 31 each year
Term 11 of 49
What do the CANS exams consist of?
Multiple-choice, oral, and testing on astronomy, physics, and chemistry
Hands-on, verbal, and testing on mathematics, literature, and history
Practical, written, and testing on bacteriology, sanitation, infection control and universal
precautions
Theoretical, visual, and testing on geography, art, and music